Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
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Carrier profile · USDOT 4343421 · MC-1697335 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
South West Carriers Inc
6 power unitsavg 7 yrRegional · 7 statesBAKERSFIELD, CA74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1697335 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
6Power units
6 observed · MCS-150
7Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.0Avg age (yr)
2014–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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USDOT registration11 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo50.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7 yr
Model years 2014–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityNew
1 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2025 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
SOUTH WEST CARRIERS INC (USDOT 4343421) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Mar 19, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 50.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 8 vehicle-level and 15 driver-level — across 7 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 6 power units and 10 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 9, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SOUTH WEST CARRIERS INC's USDOT number?
SOUTH WEST CARRIERS INC's USDOT number is 4343421, and its motor carrier number is MC-1697335.
Is SOUTH WEST CARRIERS INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, SOUTH WEST CARRIERS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SOUTH WEST CARRIERS INC's safety record?
SOUTH WEST CARRIERS INC has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 15 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is SOUTH WEST CARRIERS INC's fleet?
SOUTH WEST CARRIERS INC operates 6 power units and 10 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SOUTH WEST CARRIERS INC based?
SOUTH WEST CARRIERS INC is based in BAKERSFIELD, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 7 states.
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